1999 Ford F Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford F Series, 19% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While inspecting my vehicle for fuel strap recall 11s21, it was noted that the frame of my f150 was rusted through at the location where the new strap would be installed. My Ford dealer told me that they could not replace the recalled strap until the frame was repaired (at my expense). Ford does not repair the frame under the recall, only replaces the strap. I feel that Ford should do the frame repair as part of the recall, as the strap was less rusty than the frame. The straps, in my opinion, were of similar quality as the frame, only thinner metal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761834, filed 2015-09, 180,000 miles“I took my f-150 in for a recall on the fuel tank straps rusting, the dealership was nick nicholas Ford in inverness, florida. They told me my fuel tank was leaking from rust. I am in the process of fixing it. My complaint is if the straps rusted and caused the tank to rust and leak at the area where the straps touch the tank. Why isn't the tank included in the recall? The rusted tank leaking is a clear danger to me, the environment, and other drivers. The gas never dripped on the ground so I never knew it was leaking until I took it in.”
NHTSA complaint #10549669, filed 2013-10, 105,000 miles“While driving, there was a loud explosion, then engine was running rough and loud. Mechanic stated that due to a faulty design, the #7 spark plug had been shot from the engine, damagine the ignition coil and allowing fuel to spray from the injectors onto the now loose spark plug. Mechanic stated I was lucky this did not result in an engine fire. Engine is Ford 5.4l v8. Mechanic explained that the design of the engine means that the aluminum heads have approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470515, filed 2012-08, 150,000 miles“Fuel tank now leaks after the Ford dealer replaced the straps (11s21 recall). They said they will not cover the tank replacement even though the tank did not leak before they replaced the straps!”
NHTSA complaint #10497627, filed 2013-02, 137,036 miles“Air filter system for the engine fails in rain, water gets into system and causes the air filter to collaspe, shutting off the air to the engine resulting in stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #551601, filed 2000-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 8 | 24% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 19% |
| 1998 | 4 | 20% |
| 1997 | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 25% |
| 1995 | 5 | 31% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F Series
12 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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